40 Years Ago: Cliff Burton Rehearses With Metallica for the First Time
Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.
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Metallica’s Kirk Hammett Reveals His Go-To Horror Movies for Halloween
The guitarist is a big fan of the classics.
A Signature Cliff Burton Beer Called ‘Cliff ‘Em All’ Is Coming
For whom the beer tolls!
When Anthrax’s Scott Ian Got Arrested with Metallica’s Cliff Burton
Guitarist and late bassist narrowly avoided drug trouble when cops didn't find their weed.
13 Rock + Metal Songs Written In Tribute To Late Musicians
Death can provide inspiration.
Cliff Burton Museum Comes to Sweden Near Site of Bus Crash
It'll feature special exhibits.
17 Non-Singer Lineup Changes That Impacted Rock + Metal
These were big moments in music.
10 Reasons Why Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Is So Damn Good!
Your friendly reminder of what makes this album such a masterpiece.
36 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.
The Night Cliff Burton Played His First Show With Metallica
A scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal.